Our website is solely focused on the beautiful Turkish holiday town of Cesme and the most up-to-date information about the region. Our mission is to be the most colorful and inclusive city and regional guide for Cesme and to provide you with everything concerning Cesme's hotels, restaurants, bars, beaches, shopping, entertainment spots and deals in an efficient yet fun way.

Cesme's History: Turkey’s westernmost point.

Many areas, towns and cities of Turkey are rich in history and it’s no different with Cesme; in the antique ages first the Cretans then the Ionians lived here. The Romans named the area Kysus and the port of Cesme was th...More

Iason Hotel is a boutique apart hotel located on the northern coast of Chios, right on the beach and just next to a beautiful pine forest.
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Almyra Hotel Chios

Almyra Hotel is a beautiful and new boutique apart hotel located in the Karfas region of Chios.
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Almiriki Hotel Chios

Almiriki Hotel is a high quality boutique hotel located on the western coast of the Greek island of Chios.
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Curcuna Hotel Alacati

Curcuna Hotel is a boutique hotel located in the centre of Alacati.
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Restaurants

Osman Usta Cesme

Osman Usta is a meats and kebab specialist in Cesme who also has a restaurant in Izmir.
The Cesme branch is in central Ilica.
Telephone: 0232 723 13 13
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pla'Ce Alacati

pla'Ce Alacati opened for its first season in May 2013. Located just 20 meters from the main Kemalpasa Street in central Alacati, the restaurant affords a lovely atmosphere.
Its beautiful courtyard, stately fig tree, light music choices, pure white tables and smiling staff provide a quiet, romantic and warm backdrop to an unforgettable dinner of a wide choice of mezes and delicious seafood. The prices are very affordable, especially given the high quality presented.
Breakfasts are another treat at pla'Ce. A huge breakfast with incredible and organic ingredients awaits. Please note: reservations are a must if you intend on going for breakfast as breakfasts are prepared based only on prior reservations.
Telephone: 0232 716 86 26
www.place.com.tr
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Dodici Cafe Cesme

Dodici Cafe is a chain restaurant specializing in global cuisine.
Opening in the summer of 2013 at the Cesme Marina. More info soon on this profile page.
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Place

Place is a new restaurant specializing in meze and seafood in Alacati.
Telephone: 0232 716 86 26
www.place.com.tr
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What to See

What to Do

Sifne

Sifne, located about 12 kilometers from Cesme's center, is famous for its hot springs, mud baths and seafood restaurants.
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Cesme Caravanserai

Built by the famous Ottoman ruler Suleiman the Magnificent in 1529. Now serving as a boutique hotel. A must-visit historical building.
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Pasa Limani

Pasa Limani, also known as Ardic, is one of Cesme's prettiest areas and is also in high demand by property developers.
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The small herbs and vegetables festival that started in Alacati four years ago has grown by leaps and bounds and will be showcasing the best of Aegean cuisine on the 12 and 13'th of April 2014.
We suggest you take a foray into Alacati to experience the warm April sun and weather and also taste the best that the freshest herbs can offer. The festival will also feature classical music concerts, art galleries and a cooking contest.
For more information, you can visit www.otfestivali.com
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Dining in Cesme and Alacati

What to eat while in Cesme and where? As you can see from our maps, Cesme is actually a peninsula and the two westernmost points, which are also the most touristic, are the towns of Cesme and Alacati. In the summer, the population of this small area exceeds 600,000 but falls to about a tenth of that in winter. Even though the winter population is so small, the area has a surprisingly rich variety of restaurants to meet every taste. You can find the best in kumru sandwiches (a specialty of Cesme), the freshest and tastiest seafood, incredible kebabs and even fondue and Mexican cuisine year round.

Let us help you explore the restaurants of the area. On our website, you can find a listing of all the restaurants in Cesme and Alacati here. If you'd like to search in more detail, you can use the search bar located towards the top of all our pages to filter the results according to the region and cuisine you're looking for. And of course, if you happen to come across and like a restaurant in Cesme which isn't on our website, please send us the particulars so we may also share with our users.

One of Cesme's most famous culinary specialties is called "kumru". This is actually the name of the bread used in the sandwich and the kumru may only be found in Cesme. There is quite a bit of competition among kumru restaurants in Cesme with some having expanded into many locations while others run a single shop as their families have for some generations. The best approach is to sample a few of these restaurants, we're sure you'll find your favorite as everyone does.

Because of Cesme's natural location, seafood here is amazing. There are families who have fished and operated seafood restaurants for many generations and it is possible to find great seafood and fish restaurants in all parts of Cesme. We also suggest you try langusta, a type of small lobster that is native to the region and is very delicious. Meze, small plates of appetizers, are natural complements to a good seafood dinner and go very well with raki. Cesme's restaurants are extremely skilled in different types of meze and we are sure you will leave Cesme full and satisfied.

Kebabs, pide, all types of Turkish specialties have their masters in Cesme and some of these have proven themselves by being in Cesme for many, many years. We wish you an excellent vacation in our beautiful Cesme and hope that your dining here exceeds your every expectation.
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Cesme's Natural Attractions

Cesme's natural beauty isn't just limited to its incredible beaches or its perfect harmony of blue and green. There is much more to see and do on the Cesme peninsula.
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Cesme News

15.05.2013 - The First Cruise Ship of the Year Arrives in Cesme

The first of 52 cruise ships for 2013 has arrived at the Cesme port. Cruise season will last unti...

01.05.2013 - Tens of Thousands Fill Cesme Beaches on May 1

It's a hot beginning to the 2013 summer as temperatures are already hitting 30 degrees every ...

15.04.2013 - The 2013 Alacati Herbs Festival Comes to an End

The 2013 Alacati Natural Herbs Festival was held on the 13'th and 14'th of April with a r...